Learn how researchers are using renewable feedstocks and biologically inspired materials to create sustainable alternatives for industrial applications.
University of Toronto Engineering researchers have identified how some organisms attach themselves in wet environments, which could inform the design of adhesives that work reliably in water.
"By mimicking nature, we can develop new greener and more sustainable avenues for making materials with excellent properties," explained McGill University professor Matthew Harrington, lead author on a new study.
Improved hydrolytic stability, thermal and chemical resistance properties of CNSL-based polyols and diols support long-term durability of battery packages.
Key properties of Cashew nutshell liquid (CNSL) hydroxyl functional molecules were examined to identify utility of CNSL-based technology for electric vehicles (EV) battery.
Researchers at the University of Oulu, Finland, have developed new high-performance, bio-based resins that can replace conventional oil-based materials in composite products.